Crystallography related meetings in the crystallography community. If you wish to place your meeting on the Hampton Research website, submit the details to tech@hrmail.com.
February 2 -
February 4, 2026
EPN Science Campus, Grenoble
We are pleased to announce that the ESRF User Meeting 2026 will take place onsite from 2–4 February 2026. Programme details are available here.
This year’s edition features three Structural Biology–focused tutorials and a microsymposium on Neurobiology across scales.
We look forward to see you in Grenoble!
February 22 -
March 29, 2026
Grenoble, France
Are you a young researcher or PhD student working with synchrotron or neutron science? Join the European HERCULES School in Grenoble, France, from February 22nd to March 29th, 2026, for an intensive, interdisciplinary training course.
Over 5 weeks, participants will attend lectures by top international scientists and receive hands-on experimental training at leading large-scale facilities, including:
- ESRF, ILL, IBS, CNRS in Grenoble
- Plus one week at ALBA (Spain), MAX IV & ESS (Sweden), SOLEIL (France), or KIT (Germany)
Two lecture tracks:
- Session A: Physics and Chemistry of Condensed Matter
- Session B: Biomolecular and Soft Condensed Matter
With a common core on Basic Methods and Instruments
Online applications open till October 1st: https://hercules-school.eu/form/application-to-hercules-2026
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the European synchrotron and neutron science community and boost your research career!
February 23 -
February 24, 2026
San Domenico (FI)
You are warmly invited to join the 7th AIC-BMM Meeting (BMM26), which will take place in San Domenico (FI), on February 23rd–24th, 2026.
The Meeting of the Biological Macromolecules Section of the Italian Crystallographic Association has now become a real classic — an event not to be missed that brings together the Italian community of structural biologists. As always, the meeting will foster scientific exchange and collaboration between young and experienced researchers, enriching everyone’s scientific perspective.
BMM26 aims to offer a stimulating and friendly environment where scientists working on all aspects of macromolecular structure and function can present and discuss their latest results. The program will include invited lectures from leading experts as well as short talks and poster sessions selected from submitted abstracts.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the participation of PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers. This meeting represents a unique opportunity for young scientists to present their work, share ideas, and receive feedback in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Discussions with senior scientists and peers often spark collaborations and new insights, making the BMM meeting an inspiring experience for all participants.
We warmly encourage young researchers to submit their contributions and to take an active role in shaping the scientific dialogue of the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you in San Domenico for two days of engaging science, stimulating discussions, and friendly exchange within the growing Italian structural biology community.
The BMM26 Organizing Committee
March 30 -
April 1, 2026
University of Leeds, UK
The British Crystallographic Association Spring Meeting will take place in person at the University of Leeds from Monday, 30th March, to Wednesday, 1st April 2026. The Biological Structures Gorup (BSG) welcomes talks from all career stages (including students!) across the range of structural biology techniques, with a special interest (of course) in crystallography.
Abstract submission is live here: https://hg3.co.uk/bca/ and will close at 9 am on Monday, 19th January.
The section plenary will be given by Basil Greber (ICR), entitled Mechanistic insight into the function of the human CDK activating kinase
The programme is viewable at the website link below, with descriptions of the session topics including:
- structure-based drug discovery, with keynote speaker Chris Cooper (University of Surrey)
- visualising complex structures (including by cryo-EM and cryo-ET), with keynote speaker Mohinder Pal (University of Kent)
- complementary techniques (held with the Industrial Group section), with keynote speaker Gabi Heller (UCL)
- protein design, with keynote speaker Ed Pyzer-Knapp (CSO, Xyme.AI)
As is customary, we also have an open session to allow for abstracts on structural biology topics outside the themed sessions!
Registration and more details are available at the conference website here: https://tinyurl.com/BCASpring2026
April 26 -
May 2, 2026
Nové Hrady, South Bohemia, Czechia
Nové Hrady, South Bohemia, Czechia – 26th April to 2nd May
It is a great pleasure to announce the CCP4 Central European Workshop 2026 on computational structural biology. The workshop is open to structural biologists from any part of the world who need to develop knowledge and skills in macromolecular crystallography and electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM), particularly in using software for data processing and analysis.
Lectures and tutorials will be delivered by experts in the field, sometimes even software authors themselves! You will be able to work alongside world-leading scientists and methods developers on your own projects. Please see the programme for more details.
The deadline for applications is 28th February 2026. Please see the registration page for more details.
The workshop will be based at the Nové Hrady Castle in South Bohemia in Czechia.
We look forward to welcoming you in Czechia this spring!
May 4 -
May 8, 2026
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) located on the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory campus in Menlo Park, CA
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of RapiData at SSRL. RapiData is a practical course in macromolecular crystallization, X-ray diffraction data collection, data processing and structure solution. The aim of the RapiData2026 course is to educate and train young scientists in protein purification and crystallization, and data collection and processing methods at synchrotron beamlines, using state-of-the-art software and instrumentation. The course will be held at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) located on the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory campus in Menlo Park, CA, from May 4 to May 8, 2026.
The course will comprise hands-on crystallization experiments in the new DOE-funded BraVE drug design lab, data collection at the SSRL beamlines, software tutorials, and lectures on the following topics - protein expression and purification, protein crystallization and crystal analysis, crystal preparation including cryoproectection and room temperature mounting, data collection strategies, X-ray light sources, X-ray detectors, data reduction, structure solution by MAD, SAD and molecular replacement (including model preparation using protein folding algorithms like AlphaFold), and complementary methods (including spectroscopy and small angle scattering). Following directly after RapiData2026 on Saturday May 9, there will be a one-day satellite workshop on XFEL sample preparation, data collection and data analysis hosted by scientific staff at the LCLS XFEL, also at the SLAC campus.
The application deadline is January 31, 2026. Please note that sending an application is NOT a commitment to attend ... successful applicants will be selected and notified early in February 2026 and at that time invited to register and book accommodation at SLAC Stanford Guesthouse. A limited amount of support funding may be available.
May 11 -
May 12, 2026
Sanofi's Cambridge Crossing R&D Conference
We are pleased to share that the Industrial Biostructures America (IBA) Conference will return to the Boston/Cambridge area on May 11-12, 2026, hosted at Sanofi’s Cambridge Crossing R&D campus. IBA is a forum for the structural biology community across North America, bringing together leading voices to share insights on the application of structural biology technologies to drug discovery challenges across the industry. This event also fosters valuable networking opportunities and collaborative discussions that drive our field forward.
Registration is now open, with early-bird rates before March 1, 2026. Note that the last meeting sold out, so please ensure you reserve your spot.
Conference information is available at Industrial Biostructures America along with registration and abstract submission forms. Scientific sessions will cover the following topics:
· Proximity & fragments
· Membrane protein structure
· Conformational dynamics & allostery
· Cryo-EM & practical applications of state-of-the-art techniques
· Biologics and protein engineering
· AI/ML in drug discovery and the future of structural biology
For exhibitor/sponsorship opportunities or any other questions, please contact us at iba@proteros.com.
Looking forward to seeing you in May!
May 27 -
May 29, 2026
Brussels, Belgium
Join us in Brussels for the 7th Instruct Biennial Structural Biology Conference!
The IBSBC showcases the latest in integrative structural biology from leading scientists across the world. This year's conference, "From Structure to New Molecules" will take place 27-29 May.
The conference will explore the latest cutting-edge developments in structural biology, with talks from a host of expert speakers, as well as poster sessions and promoted abstract talks. We provide opportunities for student fellowships, and will announce the winner of the prestigious Bertini Award 2026.
May 27 -
June 3, 2026
EMBL Grenoble
Recent advances in cryo-electron microscopy/tomography (cryo-EM/ET), super-resolution microscopy, and deep-learning-based protein structure prediction, combined with increasingly sophisticated sample preparation methods, have transformed structural biology. Solving the field’s most complex challenges will require researchers who can strategically integrate these powerful tools.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern structural biology methods, with emphasis on sample preparation, characterisation, and data integration.
Key topics include:
- Multi-subunit protein expression in bacterial, insect, and mammalian systems
- Isolation of native complexes
- In vitro reconstitution of protein and protein–nucleic acid assemblies
- Biochemical and biophysical approaches to assess stoichiometry and homogeneity
This latest edition of this long-standing course features a refreshed lineup of speakers and topics, highlighting the strategic use of cutting-edge protein structure prediction methods, and recent advances in in situ structural biology. The programme aims to equip participants with the theoretical and practical skills needed to combine complementary approaches and apply them to contemporary structural biology research.
May 29 -
June 6, 2026
Erice
Structural biology has long provided atomic-resolution insights into macromolecular function, but traditional approaches, such as X-ray crystallography and single-particle Cryo-EM, require the purification of molecules, removing them from their native cellular environment. This reductionist approach has been crucial for determining structures, yet it often fails to capture how macromolecular assemblies function dynamically within the cell. Conversely, cell biology techniques provide a broader view of cellular processes but often lack the molecular resolution necessary for mechanistic understanding.
The emergence of Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) and Cryo-Electron Tomography (Cryo-ET) is now bridging this gap. Cryo-ET, in particular, allows researchers to visualize macromolecular assemblies directly inside cells, at near-atomic resolution, offering unprecedented insight into cellular architecture and macromolecular function in situ. However, analyzing and interpreting the vast amount of data generated by Cryo-ET remains a challenge. Machine Learning methods are now playing a key role in improving structural classification, denoising, and segmentation in Cryo-ET datasets, making them an essential tool for modern structural biologists.
This Course will train the next generation of researchers in these cutting-edge integrative approaches, ensuring that they are equipped with both experimental and computational skills to tackle the challenges of Structural Cell Biology.
June 30 -
July 3, 2026
LILLIAD Learning Center Innovation, Villeneuve d’Ascq
The AFC 2026 conference will feature sessions aligned with the AFC’s thematic groups — biology, chemistry, physics — as well as cross-disciplinary topics such as crystal growth, education and outreach, large-scale facilities, and emerging techniques. The program will include plenary lectures, poster sessions, interactions with sponsors, and networking opportunities throughout the event.
August 10 -
August 11, 2026
Calgary, Alberta
IUCr 2026 will be hosting 20 different pre-meeting Workshops Calgary, Alberta on August 10-11--just before the official start of the 26th Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography.
These hands-on workshops cover a broad range of topics across crystallography and structural science—spanning emerging technologies, experimental methods, data analysis, and software tools. Sessions will be offered in a variety of formats and lengths, including two-day, full-day, and half-day options, allowing participants to choose the experience that best fits their interests and schedule. Whether you’re a student, early-career scientist, or experienced researcher, these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to deepen your expertise, explore new techniques, and connect with colleagues from around the world.
August 11 -
August 18, 2026
Calgary, Canada
On behalf of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr), it is with immense excitement and joy that we cordially extend our warmest invitation to you to join the IUCr for the Twenty-Seventh Congress and General Assembly, set to be held in the magnificent city of Calgary, located in the heart of Alberta, Canada, from August 11th–18th, 2026.
Calgary, a city renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and warm hospitality, has been chosen as the host for this remarkable occasion. Nestled amidst stunning landscapes and boasting a rich cultural heritage, this vibrant metropolis promises to provide an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Take a look at what they have in store for 2026 attendees….
